About Stride Ventures
Stride Ventures, established in 2019, is a private debt fund primarily based in Delhi, India. It specializes in financing Venture Debt round of companies based in India. Its portfolio includes 209 firms, spanning the Retail, Consumer sectors.
As of Jun 2026, Stride Ventures has 12 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 23 portfolio exits so far. Its most notable investments include companies like GIVA, Ather Energy and Spinny.
Its latest investment was a $6.39M Series A round in Abcoffee on May 25, 2026, which also saw participation from Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures and Merisis Advisors.
Stride Ventures' List of Top Investments
Stride Ventures has a portfolio of 209 companies, including 12 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Phable and Happi Planet.Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Saudi Arabia and 2 more locations. They have invested in Retail, Consumer, Enterprise Applications and 31 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Venture Debt and 7 more. Here is the list of top investments by Stride Ventures:
1. GIVA
Retailer of silver, gold, and lab-grown diamond jewellery. The company offers a variety of jewellery items, including rings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and earrings. It also provides personalized jewellery options and gift cards. ```
Key facts about GIVA
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $133M
- Employee Count: 3,227 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Premji Invest, Stride Ventures and 80 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, May 25, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Ather Energy
Manufacturer of electric scooters, charging infrastructure, smart helmets, and accessories. They provide electric two-wheeled vehicles designed for urban transportation. The company also offers a network of charging stations to support electric vehicle usage. Smart helmets with integrated technology and various accessories for enhancing the scooter experience are available. They provide roadside assistance and extended warranty options.
Key facts about Ather Energy
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $502M
- Employee Count: 1,755 as on Jun 30, 2025
- Investors: Herald Investment Management, GIC and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Aug 13, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Spinny
Online retailer of inspected used vehicles with service and financing. The business provides vehicle sales with options for home test drives and delivery. It offers vehicle service plans and facilitates financing through partner lenders. The business provides a platform for individuals to sell vehicles.
Key facts about Spinny
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $698M
- Employee Count: 5,736 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Tiger Global Management and 55 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Dec 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. BlueStone
Retailer of gold diamond platinum and gemstone jewellery and coins. This business provides various accessories including rings earrings pendants bangles bracelets necklaces and chains. It offers products crafted from precious metals and stones for men women and children. The inventory includes items for daily wear and special occasions. Customers can purchase gold coins in different weights and purities. The business maintains an online store and physical retail outlets to facilitate product sales. It provides services related to the exchange and buyback of jewellery items.
Key facts about BlueStone
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $255M
- Employee Count: 1,693 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Dragoneer Investment Group, Steadview and 63 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, May 14, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Provider of AI-powered robots designed as companions for children’s learning. The robots offer interactive games and learning experiences. They are designed with safety features, parental controls, and age-appropriate content. The robots aim to help children develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and social skills.
Key facts about Miko Technologies
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $102M
- Employee Count: 477 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Chiratae Ventures, Stride Ventures and 120 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 07, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Stride Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Stride Ventures has invested in 209 companies over the last 7 years, with an average of 32 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 48 investments, while as of May 2026, it has made 11 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Abcoffee and most recent follow-on round was in Truva.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 9 | 2 | 11 |
2025 | 30 | 18 | 48 |
2024 | 27 | 21 | 48 |
2023 | 43 | 21 | 64 |
2022 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
2021 | 41 | 19 | 60 |
2020 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Stride Ventures' Investments by Stage
Stride Ventures has made 48 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $9.35M, 46 investments in Venture Debt stage with an average round size of $6.67M and 35 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.21M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 48 |
Venture Debt | 46 |
Seed | 35 |
Series B | 21 |
Series C | 14 |
Others | 18 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Stride Ventures' Investments by Sector
Stride Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications, Consumer Goods and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 182 Tech companies, 136 Consumer (B2C) companies, 90 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 62 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 89 |
Retail | 75 |
Enterprise Applications | 47 |
Consumer Goods | 33 |
FinTech | 32 |
Others | 242 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Stride Ventures' Investments by Geography
Stride Ventures has made most investments in India (174), followed by United States where it has made 6 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 174 |
United States | 6 |
Saudi Arabia | 2 |
Nigeria | 1 |
Singapore | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Stride Ventures' recent investments
Stride Ventures has made 11 investments in 2026 so far. Abcoffee and Magicpin are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Stride Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 25, 2026 | India | Series A | 9780 | ||
Apr 09, 2026 | India | Venture Debt | 1459 | - | |
Mar 24, 2026 | India | Series B | 5550 | [+3] | |
Mar 16, 2026 | India | Series A | 5739 | ||
Feb 13, 2026 | India | Seed | 7587 | - |
Unicorns in Stride Ventures' Portfolio
Stride Ventures has 12 unicorns in its portfolio - Moneyview, Perfios, Zepto and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Moneyview. It became a unicorn in 2024, 2 years after Stride Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Stride Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 | Provider of loans, credit cards, gold investment, insurance, and UPI | 2014 | Bengaluru | Series E | yisehdg | ||
63 | Provider of AI-driven platform for financial analysis, verification, and decisioning | 2008 | Bengaluru | Series D | oerlbdd | ||
78 | Retailer of groceries fresh produce household items and personal care | 2021 | Bengaluru | Series H | ajlycna | ||
79 | Online marketplace for business loans | 2020 | Chennai | Series B | lfbwbvj | ||
67 | Provider of integrated learning system consisting of curriculum, pedagogy, and technology | 2012 | Mumbai | Series E | juvngqr |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Stride Ventures' Portfolio
4 of Stride Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Kissht got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), in May 2026 at marketcap of $305M and BlueStone got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) at marketcap of $897M.Here are Stride Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 08, 2026 | - | - | 4310 | |
Aug 19, 2025 | Sep 23, 2023 | Series D | 5451 | |
May 06, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | Venture Debt | 3470 | |
Aug 09, 2024 | - | - | 4993 |
Acquired companies in Stride Ventures' Portfolio
19 companies from Stride Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Solethreads in Mar 2026 by Tauseef Mirza for $*****.Here are Stride Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 30, 2026 | Sep 05, 2024 | Series A | 1678 | |
Feb 24, 2026 | - | - | 3326 | |
Feb 10, 2026 | Jun 09, 2020 | Venture Debt | 8562 | |
Sep 19, 2025 | - | - | 3917 | |
Sep 09, 2025 | Apr 19, 2022 | Series B | 2688 |
Co-investors of Stride Ventures
Over the past 7 years, 5549 investors have co-invested in Stride Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Stride Ventures: Angel List, Alteria Capital and 3576 others have invested in rounds before Stride Ventures. There are 26 companies where Angel List has invested before Stride Ventures and 23 companies where Alteria Capital has invested before Stride Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Stride Ventures: 610 investors entered a company along with Stride Ventures. These include investors like Alteria Capital (24 companies).
- Invested after Stride Ventures: A total of 1361 investors have invested in Stride Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Alteria Capital (12 companies) and Trifecta Capital (11 companies).
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